Language
Our Language program helps students communicate effectively in today’s diverse world. We nurture a love for reading, writing, and speaking, empowering them to express themselves clearly and confidently. We prepare children for a connected world by fostering a love for languages and different cultures.
Learning Area Purpose
The Language Program equips learners to
- Learn what language means and how it works.
- Understand different types of reading materials and appreciate great literature.
- Learn to express themselves clearly and creatively, and to adapt the content of their communication to the audience they’re communicating with.
Our Process
Key Learning Experiences
Love to Read Program
Ekya’s ‘Love to Read Program’ encourages students to explore new genres, authors, and stories, developing essential skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading. The program includes experiences such as:
Author Talks
Students engage with and draw inspiration from popular authors.
Guided Leveled Reading Program
Supports readers and their diverse reading abilities.
Literary Circle
A program designed to foster literary engagement by encouraging participants to share their thoughts on the books they’re reading.
School Book Club
Students are encouraged to participate in various book clubs.
Reading Initiatives
These initiatives range from ‘Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)’ time, Reading Week, and Read-aloud events to promote reading.
Ekya Publications
We curate and showcase student work through our in-house publication.
Creating Literature
Empowers students to create literature and become confident writers.
Immersion into Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
At Ekya, through our language program, students delve into diverse genres of books, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. We acknowledge that each student is distinct, with their unique reading and writing styles, so we encourage them to explore various genres and discover their ideal fit.
Inclusive and Diverse Selection of Books
Inclusion of Indian Authors
We feature award-winning Indian authors’ works in contemporary Indian settings.
Building Empathy
Our book selection helps build empathy and understanding among students through diverse titles.
Overview of the Book Plan
Our book plan is designed based on international benchmarks and standards to prepare students for various language uses.
Books About Books
Early grades start the year with stories that celebrate books and libraries, fostering a love for reading from a young age.
Summer Reading Program
Ekya’s summer reading program is a structured initiative designed to encourage children to read during their school break
Writing Process
The writing process is a significant part of the language program where all writing is treated as a creative act which requires time and positive feedback. Students use feedback to modify their work and have to return to the prewriting step to develop and expand their ideas.
Prewrite
Our students brainstorm ideas, decide on a topic, and plan their approach.
Research
They find relevant sources, collect information, and organise their findings.
Draft
Our students rearrange their paragraphs, replace unclear language, and improve their content.
Revise
Our students rearrange their paragraphs, replace unclear language, and improve their content.
Edit & Proofread
As a last step, they check their formatting, grammar, and punctuation to ensure a polished final product.
Decode the World of Languages
Decode the World of Languages